Pipefitter

BAE Systems; Erskine; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Pipefitter, where you'll play a crucial role in fabricating and installing pipework systems aboard ships. This position requires expertise in using various materials and tools, along with a strong commitment to safety and quality. You'll be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values your contributions and empowers you to reach your potential. With competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and health plans, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the defense sector while enjoying a supportive work environment. Apply now to be part of something meaningful!

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Green car scheme

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Trade Papers required for application submission.
• Experience in pipe manufacture and installation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and install pipework systems using various materials.
• Utilize tools to cut, bend, and weld pipes for installations.

Skills

Pipe manufacture and installation

Use of hand tools and mechanical equipment

Safety certification (SHE Induction, COSHH)

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Comfortable working in confined spaces

Education

Modern Apprenticeship certificate

Tools

Welding equipment

Cutting tools

Bending tools

Job description

Job title: Pipefitter

Location: Glasgow - Govan and Scotstoun - Based on site and must be able to attend a recruitment day in Glasgow.

Salary: GBP37,318.00 (additional shift allowance of 33% may be applicable)

Requirements: Trade Papers to be provided when submitting application

What you'll be doing:

1. Fabricating and installing pipework systems in large and small-bore pipework using different materials (copper, cuni, carbon steel and stainless steel)
2. Using a range of hand tools & mechanical equipment to cut, bend and weld pipes as well as installation of pipework
3. Installing utilities aboard ship i.e. sinks, showers, and toilets

Your skills and experiences:

1. Modern Apprenticeship certificate also known as Trade Papers (you will be required to provide papers)
2. Current knowledge and experience of pipe manufacture and installation, and use of associated equipment
3. Understanding of manufacturing processes
4. Clear understanding of SHE, COSHH risks awareness
5. Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at height
6. Safety certification i.e. SHE Induction, COSHH awareness, working at height etc.
7. Background in a major construction / manufacturing environment

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Pipefitter team:

In the Pipefitter team, you will be doing work that impacts the world. To ensure the delivery of vital security products and services, our team works a variety of shifts. This includes day, back, night and weekend shifts.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 1 st May 2025 - Trades Tests will be held in May 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.